Gentle Birth Support got its start in 1996 with one of the first DONA-approved doula training courses at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.  By that time, I had had three boys already - two births at hospitals in Cincinnati, OH and La Crosse, WI, and one homebirth in St. Peters, MO.  La Leche League had been a wonderful source of information and support, and I was working on my LLLeadership Application.  I attended the births of friends after that, and had one miscarriage and two more homebirths of my own.  Three years ago I began working as a doula professionally - hurray!  In July 2007 I attended an ALACE doula training in Rolla, and will have certification by summer 2008.  I am also a certified instructor with iCare Childbirth Classes.  I live in Franklin County and travel up to 60 miles in any direction to serve the families I work with.  Please let me know if I can help you as you research and explore your options for birth and parenting!